who is kind enough to help me out?
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E500 w211
who is kind enough to help me out?
Hey all,
here is the situation:
1. my car: 2003 w211 E500 with Audio50
2. What i want to do: install a Kenwood DD touch screen and keep stock speakers
Problem: i dont know anything about the following:
1. Face plate or dash kit
2. connectors / harness for audio/power and antenna
3. Amp connection for stock speakers use
I DID MY HOME WORK and i searched for a week on the forums...but all i found was pix of people who have done...HOW they have done is not clear to me..
PLEASE help with info and parts locatings
I really apreciate it
here is the situation:
1. my car: 2003 w211 E500 with Audio50
2. What i want to do: install a Kenwood DD touch screen and keep stock speakers
Problem: i dont know anything about the following:
1. Face plate or dash kit
2. connectors / harness for audio/power and antenna
3. Amp connection for stock speakers use
I DID MY HOME WORK and i searched for a week on the forums...but all i found was pix of people who have done...HOW they have done is not clear to me..
PLEASE help with info and parts locatings
I really apreciate it
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Joined: May 2006
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From: San Diego, CA
2020 GLE350
There is a post where the speakers were replaced, https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...-solution.html.
The problem you will run into is trying to use the AGW with an aftermarket HU. I do not believe that will be possible. If you want to use the stock speakers, you will have to either
1- run 4 speaker wires to the trunk where the AGW feeds the speakers or
2- run a 3 RCA wires to the trunk, use a couple of amps, and then use the wires where the AGW feeds the speakers. In this scenario, you will probably need to replace the speakers as well, I dont think they will be able to handle the amps.
There are other hicups you may encounter, like finding power for the unit etc, since the stock HU only has 2 wires and fiber optics connectors.
There is a dash kit from Metra for the W211, and it is the only one available off the shelf, otherwise, you can have a shop make you a face since the Metra does not get good quality reviews.
I can send you a PDF with the color wires that come out of the AGW to the speakers in case you want to use those.
My recommendation, rewire the whole thing and dont cut any wires on the car, you may want to go back to stock if you sell it. And BTW, I sell Kenwood, so let me know which model you are looking for.
Cheers
The problem you will run into is trying to use the AGW with an aftermarket HU. I do not believe that will be possible. If you want to use the stock speakers, you will have to either
1- run 4 speaker wires to the trunk where the AGW feeds the speakers or
2- run a 3 RCA wires to the trunk, use a couple of amps, and then use the wires where the AGW feeds the speakers. In this scenario, you will probably need to replace the speakers as well, I dont think they will be able to handle the amps.
There are other hicups you may encounter, like finding power for the unit etc, since the stock HU only has 2 wires and fiber optics connectors.
There is a dash kit from Metra for the W211, and it is the only one available off the shelf, otherwise, you can have a shop make you a face since the Metra does not get good quality reviews.
I can send you a PDF with the color wires that come out of the AGW to the speakers in case you want to use those.
My recommendation, rewire the whole thing and dont cut any wires on the car, you may want to go back to stock if you sell it. And BTW, I sell Kenwood, so let me know which model you are looking for.
Cheers
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Hey all,
here is the situation:
1. my car: 2003 w211 E500 with Audio50
2. What i want to do: install a Kenwood DD touch screen and keep stock speakers
Problem: i dont know anything about the following:
1. Face plate or dash kit
2. connectors / harness for audio/power and antenna
3. Amp connection for stock speakers use
I DID MY HOME WORK and i searched for a week on the forums...but all i found was pix of people who have done...HOW they have done is not clear to me..
PLEASE help with info and parts locatings
I really apreciate it
here is the situation:
1. my car: 2003 w211 E500 with Audio50
2. What i want to do: install a Kenwood DD touch screen and keep stock speakers
Problem: i dont know anything about the following:
1. Face plate or dash kit
2. connectors / harness for audio/power and antenna
3. Amp connection for stock speakers use
I DID MY HOME WORK and i searched for a week on the forums...but all i found was pix of people who have done...HOW they have done is not clear to me..
PLEASE help with info and parts locatings
I really apreciate it
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04 E320
I have a Kenwood deck installed in my car. The guy had to make a custom kit/faceplate for it. It gave it a nice stock look. Amps were hooked up in a little compartment in the left rear corner of the trunk. Hope this helps
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Guys thanks!
I am now working in Saudi Arabia..so i have to do the job myself to insure it is top notch
Now until now i didnt see diagrams or connectors or anything that can help do the job!! the faceplate was a good add! which one is the best quality?!
and WHY i prefere this unit over commad is the cost second..but features and functions first!!
I am now working in Saudi Arabia..so i have to do the job myself to insure it is top notch
Now until now i didnt see diagrams or connectors or anything that can help do the job!! the faceplate was a good add! which one is the best quality?!
and WHY i prefere this unit over commad is the cost second..but features and functions first!!
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E500 w211
please send me whatever you have dear!! i really need it!
and BTW, we got almost exact cars
and BTW, we got almost exact cars
There is a post where the speakers were replaced, https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...-solution.html.
The problem you will run into is trying to use the AGW with an aftermarket HU. I do not believe that will be possible. If you want to use the stock speakers, you will have to either
1- run 4 speaker wires to the trunk where the AGW feeds the speakers or
2- run a 3 RCA wires to the trunk, use a couple of amps, and then use the wires where the AGW feeds the speakers. In this scenario, you will probably need to replace the speakers as well, I dont think they will be able to handle the amps.
There are other hicups you may encounter, like finding power for the unit etc, since the stock HU only has 2 wires and fiber optics connectors.
There is a dash kit from Metra for the W211, and it is the only one available off the shelf, otherwise, you can have a shop make you a face since the Metra does not get good quality reviews.
I can send you a PDF with the color wires that come out of the AGW to the speakers in case you want to use those.
My recommendation, rewire the whole thing and dont cut any wires on the car, you may want to go back to stock if you sell it. And BTW, I sell Kenwood, so let me know which model you are looking for.
Cheers
The problem you will run into is trying to use the AGW with an aftermarket HU. I do not believe that will be possible. If you want to use the stock speakers, you will have to either
1- run 4 speaker wires to the trunk where the AGW feeds the speakers or
2- run a 3 RCA wires to the trunk, use a couple of amps, and then use the wires where the AGW feeds the speakers. In this scenario, you will probably need to replace the speakers as well, I dont think they will be able to handle the amps.
There are other hicups you may encounter, like finding power for the unit etc, since the stock HU only has 2 wires and fiber optics connectors.
There is a dash kit from Metra for the W211, and it is the only one available off the shelf, otherwise, you can have a shop make you a face since the Metra does not get good quality reviews.
I can send you a PDF with the color wires that come out of the AGW to the speakers in case you want to use those.
My recommendation, rewire the whole thing and dont cut any wires on the car, you may want to go back to stock if you sell it. And BTW, I sell Kenwood, so let me know which model you are looking for.
Cheers
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E500 w211
thanks a ton!!!
I made my mind to purchase this lovely unit:
Kenwood DNX8220BT
http://www.kenwood-electronics.co.uk...ion/DNX8220BT/
they even sell dash kits for our cars and connectors of the harness
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Dear Edward....do you have a diagram for what's behind the Audio50?!! i found a harness for Audio20 the euro version but i dont know if they will fit the US Audio50
I made my mind to purchase this lovely unit:
Kenwood DNX8220BT
http://www.kenwood-electronics.co.uk...ion/DNX8220BT/
they even sell dash kits for our cars and connectors of the harness
=========
Dear Edward....do you have a diagram for what's behind the Audio50?!! i found a harness for Audio20 the euro version but i dont know if they will fit the US Audio50
